Engine idle chirping (cricket) noise poll. - Page 70 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Marrk · 09-21-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jeebus

So I changed my oil today, since some have claimed it fixed the chirp. I used 0w20 Subaru synthetic and an OE Subaru filter. Drove around till car was warm. Chirpity chirp chirp chirp. Still sounds like a bird having a seizure.

There is no reason why an oil change would affect the HPFP.

jeebus · 09-21-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Marrk

There is no reason why an oil change would affect the HPFP.

I agree. But since it was posted, and since I wanted to do an oil change anyway, I thought I'd chime in.

jeebus · 09-21-2012, 04:41 PM

Switched to 76 91 Oct today. Been using Chevron 91 Oct since new. The crickets are much quieter. They were LOUD lately. Now they are almost unnoticeable.

Seems that gas type does affect it. I have no idea how much ethanol is in either variant though...they only publish that it "may contain up to 10%" at both stations.

Gen · 09-21-2012, 06:52 PM

My engine bay has begun making all manner of strange sounds other than just the chirping..

@Art_Mighty · 09-21-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen

My engine bay has begun making all manner of strange sounds other than just the chirping..

What kind of noises? Could you make a video and post it on YouTube?

Gen · 09-21-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty

What kind of noises? Could you make a video and post it on YouTube?

Hard to do as it's one of those "only happens sometimes" things. Two things occur:

1. Sounds like someone stuck a baseball card in their bicycle spokes when slowing down for a red light. It's VERY noticeable and almost like a gear grinding noise but more rhythmic.

2. Occasionally at stop lights, it sounds like someone is boiling a pot of water. Engine temp is fine for what it's worth and it's different than the typical DI noise.

@Art_Mighty · 09-21-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen

Hard to do as it's one of those "only happens sometimes" things. Two things occur:

1. Sounds like someone stuck a baseball card in their bicycle spokes when slowing down for a red light. It's VERY noticeable and almost like a gear grinding noise but more rhythmic.

2. Occasionally at stop lights, it sounds like someone is boiling a pot of water. Engine temp is fine for what it's worth and it's different than the typical DI noise.

Man, what the F#%K is going on with our cars?..

anteater86 · 09-21-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen

1. Sounds like someone stuck a baseball card in their bicycle spokes when slowing down for a red light. It's VERY noticeable and almost like a gear grinding noise but more rhythmic.

I've been hearing this on occasion too. Sounds like a gas heater attempting to ignite. click click click click!!

Gen · 09-21-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by anteater86

I've been hearing this on occasion too. Sounds like a gas heater attempting to ignite. click click click click!!

Exactly, but more mechanical.

so26 · 09-21-2012, 07:34 PM

FYI I tried Marvel Mystery Oil as a remedy to the crickets. I treated two fill-ups of E10 gas with it and though it helped somewhat the crickets never did completely go away. I added about 3oz to a full tank; most likely adding more would have completely got rid of them but I don't want to over do it with the oil.

brbrz · 09-22-2012, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by anteater86

I've been hearing this on occasion too. Sounds like a gas heater attempting to ignite. click click click click!!

I hear a noise similar to this when I shut off the engine, 4 or 5 mechanical clicking noises as the engine winds down

Gen · 09-22-2012, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by brbrz

I hear a noise similar to this when I shut off the engine, 4 or 5 mechanical clicking noises as the engine winds down

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=307943

Appears we're not alone. From the thread:

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Originally Posted by Subie

I'm getting what sounds like someone poured a jar of marbles in my gearbox when decelerating in 4th gear.

FRSjeff · 09-22-2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by anteater86

I've been hearing this on occasion too. Sounds like a gas heater attempting to ignite. click click click click!!

I think I heard this noise the other night on mine too.

FRSjeff · 09-22-2012, 03:58 AM

This is a noisy car and I'm basically ok with it IF it is perfectly "normal" and ok (safe) for these cars to make these noises. I would really like the chirping to go away though.

View Poll Results: Do you have chirping (cricket) noise during idle once the car is warmed up?
Yes (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	3,101	85.22%
No (Please only vote after you have 300 miles or more on the odometer)	538	14.78%
Voters: 3639. You may not vote on this poll

09-21-2012, 04:41 PM	#969
jeebus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT (on order) Location: San Diego Posts: 904 Thanks: 114 Thanked 471 Times in 208 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Switched to 76 91 Oct today. Been using Chevron 91 Oct since new. The crickets are much quieter. They were LOUD lately. Now they are almost unnoticeable. Seems that gas type does affect it. I have no idea how much ethanol is in either variant though...they only publish that it "may contain up to 10%" at both stations. __________________

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09-21-2012, 06:52 PM	#970
Gen Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Under a rock Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 75 Thanked 552 Times in 270 Posts Mentioned: 39 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My engine bay has begun making all manner of strange sounds other than just the chirping..

09-21-2012, 07:34 PM	#976
so26 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Raven FR-S 6MT Location: Garden state Posts: 181 Thanks: 70 Thanked 54 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FYI I tried Marvel Mystery Oil as a remedy to the crickets. I treated two fill-ups of E10 gas with it and though it helped somewhat the crickets never did completely go away. I added about 3oz to a full tank; most likely adding more would have completely got rid of them but I don't want to over do it with the oil.

09-22-2012, 03:58 AM	#980
FRSjeff Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: FR-S (red manual) Location: San Fernando Valley Posts: 123 Thanks: 181 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This is a noisy car and I'm basically ok with it IF it is perfectly "normal" and ok (safe) for these cars to make these noises. I would really like the chirping to go away though.

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